With only 2 weeks left to form the next government and many hurdles remaining, PM says task seems 'absurd,' claims budgetary demands cannot be met

PM convenes security heads to discuss potential escalation, speaks to Pompeo, TV report says; assessment is reportedly that Israel unlikely to be targeted

Channel 12 says PM has 'conclusively' decided to pass legislation to evade prosecution in criminal cases against him, has yet to decide whether to also take on Supreme Court

With two weeks to go before coalition formation deadline, Yisrael Beytenu chief plays hard to get, but insists he won't back anyone but Netanyahu for PM

Right-wing pundits criticize Esther Hayut for speech in Nuremberg arguing the rise of Nazi Germany showed importance of judicial independence

Legislation reportedly at heart of coalition talks would mark the most significant change ever to Israeli constitutional law; it would also render Netanyahu immune from prosecution

Israel's secret weapon is that it's on God’s side, David Friedman declares at event marking anniversary of embassy move; PM thanks Trump for 'politically incorrect' decision

Israeli TV says PM also sought to secure job for a friend of his son's from Australian businessman at the same time Israel was carrying out strikes on Gaza

In first Knesset speech, Blue and White MK vows party will be a 'defense shield' for democracy and work to block PM's 'anti-democratic laws'

Peace Now reports that ground was broken for 2,100 Israeli houses beyond the Green Line in 2018, 37% of which are located east of West Bank security barrier